Where is NGC6868 right now?
NGC6868 is located in the constellation Telescopium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, NGC6868 will be 4° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, NGC6868 will be 4° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for NGC6868 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6868 is near 17:00: 4° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC6868 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6868 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 4° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6868 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6868
| Constellation | Telescopium |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Direction | south (181°) |
| Magnitude | 10.6 |
NGC6868 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6868
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 181° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6868 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
NGC6868 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -20° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -12° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -6° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -1° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 3° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 4° | 178° | south | Very low | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 4° | 188° | south | Very low | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 1° | 198° | south-west | Very low | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -4° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -10° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -17° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -25° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -35° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -44° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -54° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -64° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -73° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -76° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -79° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -79° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -79° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -76° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -67° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -57° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -47° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -38° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -28° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -20° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 09m | −48° 22′ |